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Victory preschool registration nights

April 8, 2014

VICTORY TWP. — Mason County Central Schools’ Victory Early Childhood Development will be holding Great Start Readiness Program preschool registration this month. Dates are Thursday, April 17, 6 p.m., at Scottville Elementary on West Maple Street in Scottville and Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m., at Victory Early Childhood Center on North Stiles Road. All preschool children must be 4-years-old by…

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Hospital volunteers recognized; helistop has record use in March

April 8, 2014
Hospital volunteers recognized; helistop has record use in March

LUDINGTON — Many organizations rely on volunteers and their service is being recognized this week (April 6-12) during National Volunteer Week. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is one area organization with a particularly active volunteer group. The hospital’s137 volunteers work in virtually every department, staff the gift shop, and hold fundraisers throughout the year to finance enhancements they donate to the…

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Scottville may consider ORVs

April 8, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — Should Scottville allow off road vehicles? This is a question that the city will be exploring. Dan Quinn, owner of U-Win Motor Sports of Amber Township, spoke to the city commission asking for the city to allow ORVs, like many of the county townships have allowed. The city commission discussed the topic and decided to first hold a…

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Trooper killer to be sentenced Tuesday

April 7, 2014
Trooper killer to be sentenced Tuesday

LUDINGTON — Eric John Knysz, the 20-year-old Irons resident who murdered Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, will be sentenced Tuesday afternoon by Judge Richard Cooper in 51st Circuit Court. In February, a jury found Knysz guilty of first degree murder of a peace officer, the jury also found him guilty of felony firearms possession, carrying a concealed weapon and…

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Group looks to hold family fun events in Scottville this summer

April 7, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — A newly formed non-profit group is interested in holding some events in Scottville this summer. Mason County Family Events received permission from city commissioners tonight to hold two events downtown this summer. The first event will be July 21 – 26 and will consist of crafts and baked goods judging, animal showmanship, pie baking contest, barn dance, youth…

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